Definitions
- Referring to a distinct part or subdivision of a larger whole. - Talking about a specific area or department within an organization or institution. - Describing a cut or division made in an object or material.
- Referring to a part or share of a whole that has been divided or allocated. - Talking about a serving size of food or drink. - Describing a specific amount or quantity of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a part or division of a larger whole.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Section is more commonly used to describe parts of a larger whole, while portion is more commonly used to describe a part or share of something that has been divided or allocated.
- 2Size: Section can refer to a large or small part, while portion typically refers to a specific and measurable amount.
- 3Division: Section implies a clear and distinct division, while portion may not necessarily imply a clear division.
- 4Context: Section is often used in academic, organizational, or technical contexts, while portion is more commonly used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Section and portion are synonyms that both refer to a part or division of a larger whole. However, section is more commonly used to describe a distinct part or subdivision of something, while portion is more commonly used to describe a specific amount or share of something that has been divided or allocated.
